Chapter 103
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Volume 3 + Chapter 103: Freshman Social Gathering
“What on earth is Lia trying to do?”
Xia Yi fled through the main door like she was running away.
She couldn’t understand at all—what was Lia scheming?
Why was this strange younger sister getting so close to her?
It made no sense. None whatsoever.
During her time as the Human Sword Saint, her younger sister hadn’t liked her much either, so the two had little interaction. As a result, Xia Yi didn’t know much about Lia’s personality.
She had wanted to get along well with her sister, but was always kept at a distance.
When she died, Lia probably felt nothing—like hearing about the passing of a complete stranger.
Precisely because of this past estrangement, Lia’s current relentless closeness made Xia Yi feel deeply uncomfortable.
“Whatever. Let’s just go check out the freshman social gathering first. I shouldn’t overthink Lia’s behavior right now.”
Xia Yi sighed softly.
She walked from the inner part of Lia’s estate to the outer building where the freshman social was being held.
Night had already fallen, and the venue was brightly lit, filled with many students. Most of the attendees were from Laurel Academy.
The boys and girls who could enter Laurel Academy mostly came from influential families. For this freshman social, almost everyone was dressed formally—even students from more modest backgrounds went out of their way to appear polished.
Both freshmen and upperclassmen took the freshman social so seriously not just out of vanity or a love for beauty, but for a more crucial reason—networking.
At its core, this was a large-scale networking event.
Studying at a top-tier institution like Laurel Academy didn’t just provide knowledge and skills—it also offered invaluable social connections.
Even if one’s grades weren’t stellar by graduation, the network built during their time here was something money couldn’t buy. That’s why so many families spared no expense to send their heirs here.
The freshman social was the first major networking opportunity after enrollment.
Every student came with a goal, as if stepping onto a battlefield. Outwardly, they chatted and laughed, but beneath the surface, a silent war had already begun.
This wasn’t the kind of knowledge the school taught.
But Xia Yi had long since mastered it—after all, Xia Lulu had drilled it into her countless times.
The moment she stepped into the venue, her body reacted almost instinctively.
“Daughter, in important social settings, you must always maintain the dignity of the Silver Dragon Princess.” Xia Lulu’s voice seemed to echo in Xia Yi’s ears.
Xia Yi made a troubled face.
Right now, she had two choices:
- Slack off.
- Act according to Xia Lulu’s teachings.
“I don’t care about maintaining the image of the Silver Dragon Princess—I’m the Human Sword Saint, after all!”
That’s what she wanted to do.
But…
Her body, as if conditioned from years of formal social events, automatically assumed an elegant posture. Even her steps became measured and precise.
After years of torment in the Dragon Palace’s etiquette classes, the little princess’s body had developed a habitual response—like an obsessive compulsion.
A feeling arose in her heart: If I don’t do this, I’ll explode on the spot!
Damn it!
Though Xia Yi tried to resist, the discomfort was too much, and she eventually gave in.
Fine, I’ll just do it like before.
This isn’t me succumbing—it’s just… a necessary evil to find the Witch! Otherwise, I wouldn’t even be at this freshman social!
She kept justifying it in her mind, easing her mental burden.
Thanks to the training of her etiquette teacher, Vanessa, Xia Yi was now a living textbook of perfect manners. The grace she displayed was worlds apart from her usual self, radiating noble elegance.
Her entrance down the red carpet instantly drew the attention of everyone in the venue. The attendees were stunned.
“Is that… Xia Yi? No way—she’s like a completely different person!”
“So elegant! Unbelievably elegant!”
“I can’t believe it. It’s like she’s been replaced. The usual Xia Yi isn’t like this at all. Now, she’s like the princess of princesses…”
Bathed in the gazes of others, Xia Yi couldn’t help feeling a little smug.
Heh heh heh!
This is nothing compared to the hellish posture training Vanessa put me through—tying me to a chair and everything!
Many secretly revised their opinions of her.
Most had assumed she was just a frivolous little green tea girl, but no one expected her presence to completely overshadow the other nobles in the room—even royal princesses from various kingdoms felt inferior.
Some were already regretting overlooking Xia Yi earlier just because of the yuri rumors, missing the chance to invite her as a dance partner.
Having such an outstanding girl as a partner would’ve been a true spectacle.
“Rival, why did you change outfits? You look… really pretty…”
Little Fox stared at Xia Yi, recalling their meeting at the highborn gathering last time.
Back then, Xia Yi’s appearance had also left many in awe.
“Good evening, Miss Yue Liu.”
Spotting Little Fox, Xia Yi immediately approached her, deliberately using formal social etiquette.
Yue Liu wasn’t like the others—she was a highborn princess. Naturally, she responded to Xia Yi’s advance with equally refined manners.
After all, the two had sparred like this many times before.
“Good evening, Miss Xia Yi.”
The onlookers were stunned. She could actually keep up with Xia Yi’s rhythm?
Anyone else would’ve been overwhelmed by that aura.
Now, everyone was even more convinced that Xia Yi and Yue Liu were absolutely a couple.
“Had enough to eat, Carrot Fox?” Xia Yi smirked mischievously.
“…Why bring that up again?” Yue Liu said. “Why are you dressed so formally? Weren’t you in casual clothes earlier?”
“Ahaha, well…”
Xia Yi didn’t know how to explain it to Little Fox.
How could I say my little sister dragged me away to change?
“Xia Yi, do you know how to dance?” Yue Liu suddenly asked.
“Of course I do.”
Xia Yi answered without thinking.
“…Oh.”
Yue Liu acted like it was just a casual question and quickly moved on.
But in reality, her heart was racing.
Because Little Fox had already formulated a plan to conquer Xia Yi.
Tonight, I will definitely claim my rival!
